Area Coordinator

Area Coordinator Job Category Academic Staff Employment Type Regular Job Profile Residence Life Coordinator III Job Duties The University Area Coordinator (AC) at UW‑Green Bay plays a vital role in advancing student success by fostering an inclusive, engaging, and safe residential community where students can thrive academically and personally. Serving as a live‑in professional within Housing and Residential Education, the AC oversees a residential area of approximately 700–800 students and provides leadership and support to student staff. Grounded in UW‑Green Bay’s mission to deliver high‑impact education and meaningful access for learners across Northeast Wisconsin, this position advances the University’s strategic priorities by building community, supporting holistic student development, and responding fearlessly to challenges that impact student well‑being. Guided by UW‑Green Bay’s values—Advance Fearlessly, Empower Success, Provision Access, Build Community, and Express Gratitude—the AC provides day‑to‑day supervision, training, and mentorship to student staff; supports residential programming and engagement initiatives; responds to crises and emergency situations; and contributes to key departmental functional areas such as Residential Curriculum, Living‑Learning initiatives, staff development, or student leadership. The AC is a collaborative campus partner, an on‑call professional dedicated to care and accountability, and a champion of a connected residential experience. Together, We Rise—and in this role, you help ensure every resident feels supported, challenged, and inspired to lead their own journey of success at UW‑Green Bay. Key Job Responsibilities Triages and responds to emergency situations according to established policies and procedures in partnership with emergency personnel and law enforcement if necessary Assists staff in responding to crisis and student conduct situations according to established policies and procedures Coordinates and delivers centralized training of student and professional staff Assists with creating inclusive and engaged residential communities that focus on student academic success Supervises the day‑to‑day activities of student and/or professional staff and may assist with the staff development plan including hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation Reviews, tracks, and assesses programming and involvement opportunities Serves in 365 days per year on‑duty rotation with other professional staff Administrative responsibilities including reports, student conduct facilitation, office hours, building walk‑throughs, departmental committees, tracking program involvement, and summer operations support Implements campus, divisional, and departmental priorities, focusing on community, student development, and academic success Department Housing and Residential Education Compensation Compensation range of $43,000 to $47,000 salary. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree Experience living in on‑campus college/university housing program Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree Full‑time working experience in college/university housing program Conditions of Appointment This position requires on‑campus residency and compliance with on‑campus rules and regulations. It also requires a varying schedule and workload over 40 hours per week, including on‑duty responsibilities (on a rotating basis) during the evenings, weekends, and holidays. Occasional training, meetings, and programmatic responsibilities on weekends, especially during crucial times of the year, should be expected. This position includes occasional travel for student development, leadership development, and professional responsibilities and development. Benefits The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. For benefits eligible positions, this includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250 per individual and $500 per family. The package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance, and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. The university participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately, and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. Supplemental retirement savings programs include a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation. Eligible employees receive paid leave benefits prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday, 96-130 hours of sick leave annually, and paid parental leave. Eligible employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type. Employee Misconduct All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of employee misconduct, sexual violence, or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same misconduct, sexual violence, or sexual harassment questions must also be asked. Confidentiality Statement The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. Annual Security Report For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin‑Green Bay and the surrounding area, see our Campus and Community section. For Campus Safety information see our University Police website and our Annual Security Report (for a paper copy please contact the Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io). This report includes statistics about reported crimes, as well as information about crime prevention and campus security policies and procedures. Equal Opportunity Employer UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr